I created the image twice. Unaware of the fact, only realizing much later. I usually place a series of drawings or photocopies of images and then work on them over a couple of months. Apparently, I forgot I had completed this one. The second painting is on top, and the first is on the bottom. The second one would appear to be more refined.
Not There: 2
The world seems to look right through you, as if you are translucent. Your body is there, but anyone never sees it. You start to accept the fact that you are aware of yourself, but no one sees you. This is comfort, but also you wonder if they should and would your life be better in the light frozen in their imagination.
Hold Still: 1
For the camera, as it takes so long for the light to embed onto the glass coated with emotion and infuse an image on it. It takes far too long to maintain a smile without appearing like a complete imbecile.
